It’s that time of the year to start thinking about spring rugby and the Rugby Texas High Performance (HP) U19 Team.

Details: When: January 29 and 30, 2011 Where: UT IM Fields (Located on the southeast corner of 51st and Guadalupe Streets)Time: Saturday (9 am to 3 pm) and Sunday (10 am to 1 pm) Cost: The cost of the tryout is $10/player. Eligibility: To qualify you must be 18 or under on January 1, 2011.

Here are some FAQs:
What is the team? It is a group of players selected from women’s club, collegiate, and high school teams across Texas who want to have fun and learn more about rugby. This team also acts as a step toward making the West Under-19 Girl’s Select Side Team.

Who should tryout? EVERYONE!! We want as many people to tryout as possible. All skill levels are welcome.

How many players are selected? Between 22-25 players will be selected for the team.

What is the commitment level? Players must commit to tryouts (see above) and if selected, they need to commit to
– Round Robin Tournament in Houston, Texas (Friday, April 8 – Sunday, April 10). More details to come.

Why should I tryout for the team? 1) You are guaranteed to have fun. 2) You’ll learn more about rugby. 3) You’ll meet and play with girls from all over the state.

Who should I contact about coming to tryouts or questions? Please email me (Anna Kunkel) if you plan to attend tryouts or if your team is attending (the total number of players) and if you have any questions/concerns.